Subtract 18/64 from 20/12
1st number: 1 8/12, 2nd number: 18/64
20/12 - 18/64 is 133/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 16 = 192,
20/12 = 20 × 16/12 × 16 = 320/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
18/64 = 18 × 3/64 × 3 = 54/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/192 - 54/192 = 320 - 54/192 = 266/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 133/96
- In mixed form: 137/96
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